Germany take on Ivory Coast this Saturday evening in one of the most intriguing group-stage matches at World Cup 2026.
Die Mannschaft are riding the crest of a wave right now following a 7-1 thrashing of Curacao in their Group E opener.
But Ivory Coast must be full of confidence too after a crucial 1-0 win over Ecuador at the start of the week.
Both teams are already well-placed for a spot in the Round of 32, which sets us up perfectly for a potential classic at the stunning Toronto Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm.
Check out our full preview for Germany vs Ivory Coast, in which we have picked out some sports betting tips based on the latest offering of World Cup odds on NetBet Sport.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Preview
Germany were simply too good for first-time participants Curacao last Sunday.
The minnows did level the scores at 1-1 in the first half, but Julian Nagelsmann’s side quickly reasserted their dominance and cruised to victory.
Arsenal striker Kai Havertz netted twice, with Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Deniz Undav and Nathaniel Brown the other players to get on the scoresheet.
Die Mannschaft are now on a 10-match winning streak, their best run since 1979-80.
Ivory Coast had to wait until very late in the day to secure their victory against Ecuador.
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo netted a 90th-minute winner for the Elephants, sparking scenes of wild celebration in the crowd and on the pitch.
After a fairly decent campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations – in which they were eventually beaten 3-2 by Egypt in the quarter-finals – Ivory Coast have been on a fabulous run of form.
The aforementioned win over Ecuador was the fourth in succession for Emerse Fae’s men, a streak which includes a 2-1 victory vs the current tournament favourites in France.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Germany are clear pre-match frontrunners at a price of 1.52 to claim the win. A victory for Ivory Coast is at odds of 5.20, while the draw is 4.40.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Betting Tips
Anytime goalscorer – Kai Havertz @ 2.10
Havertz appears to have nailed down the No9 spot in Germany’s first-choice XI, and deservedly so after netting four goals in his last three appearances. And given the fact the Arsenal man is on penalty duty for his country, having scored from the spot vs Curacao, the price on offer here is simply too good to turn down.
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.72
But Ivory Coast also have talent in abundance at the top end of the pitch, including Nicolas Pepe, teenage sensation Yan Diomande and Bazoumana Toure, with the likes of Diallo and Ange-Yoan Bonny available as impact subs. So it is no coincidence that the Elephants have scored at least one goal in 10 consecutive games, numbers which make this BTTS pick really stand out.
Double chance – Ivory Coast win or draw @ 2.35
Ivory Coast suffered just one defeat in their last 10 matches, and even then they still dominated Egypt with more shots on goal and 71% of the possession, albeit in a 3-2 losing cause. The Elephants are not a team to be underestimated, a unit with more than enough quality and confidence to spring something of a surprise here.
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